FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pearcedale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Pearcedale Small Business Loans
Pearcedale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Pearcedale Business Loans
What is the Larger Pearcedale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.